šØāš« Dr. Percy Kwok is a distinguished senior lecturer in the Department of Education Policy and Leadership (EPL) at the Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK). With a PhD earned in 2001, his journey in the field of education has been marked by active engagement and impactful contributions. Following his doctoral studies, Dr. Kwok served as a senior research assistant and course tutor at the Centre for Information Technology in Education (CITE) within the Faculty of Education at the University of Hong Kong. During this period, he played a crucial role in the interim evaluation project of the First Strategy on IT in Education, focusing on “Information Technology for Learning in a New Era Five-year Strategy 1998/99 to 2002/03″ for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government.
š Dr. Kwok’s dedication to education extended globally from 1998 to 2002, as he actively participated in various international and local comparative education societies. Holding the position of webmaster for the World Council of Comparative Education Societies (WCCES) and serving as a coopted member of the Comparative Education Society of Hong Kong (CESHK), he made significant contributions to the field. In 1998, Dr. Kwok took the initiative to establish the postgraduate research student committee in the Faculty of Education at the University of Hong Kong, showcasing his commitment to fostering academic community building. Moreover, in the 2000s, he played a pivotal role in forming a global network of young scholars in comparative and international education, with a specific focus on research methodology.
Professional Profiles:
Education:
šØāš« Dr. Percy Kwok is currently a senior lecturer in the Department of Education Policy and Leadership (EPL) at the Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK). He earned his PhD in 2001 and has since been actively involved in the field of education.,,š After completing his doctoral studies, Dr. Kwok worked as a senior research assistant and a course tutor at the Centre for Information Technology in Education (CITE) in the Faculty of Education at the University of Hong Kong. During this time, he contributed to the interim evaluation project of the First Strategy on IT in Education, specifically the “Information Technology for Learning in a New Era Five-year Strategy 1998/99 to 2002/03″ for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government.,,š In the period of 1998-2002, Dr. Kwok demonstrated his commitment to the field by serving various international and local comparative education societies. Notably, he held the role of webmaster for the World Council of Comparative Education Societies (WCCES) and served as a coopted member of the Comparative Education Society of Hong Kong (CESHK).,,š Dr. Kwok’s contributions extended beyond his official roles, as he took the initiative to establish the postgraduate research student committee in the Faculty of Education at the University of Hong Kong in 1998. Furthermore, in the 2000s, he played a pivotal role in forming a global network of young scholars in comparative and international education, focusing on research methodology.,,š« Overall, Dr. Percy Kwok’s professional journey reflects a deep engagement with education policy, technology in education, and a commitment to fostering collaboration and networking within the field of comparative and international education.
Research Interests:
Collaborative Learning Communities š¤š„
Exploring the dynamics and impact of collaborative learning communities in educational settings. Strategies for fostering collaboration among students, educators, and stakeholders.
Comparative and International Education šš
Investigating educational systems globally to identify trends, challenges, and best practices. Promoting cross-cultural understanding in educational research and policy.
Policy Analysis in Education šš
Analyzing and evaluating education policies to understand their implications and effectiveness. Advocating for evidence-based policy decisions to improve educational outcomes.
Private Supplementary Tutoring in Basic Education šš¼
Examining the role and impact of private tutoring on basic education. Addressing equity issues and policy considerations related to supplementary tutoring.
Project-Based Learning and Electronic Portfolio in ICT Education š„ļøš
Exploring the integration of project-based learning in ICT education. Assessing the use of electronic portfolios as a tool for student assessment and reflection.
Research Paradigms and Research Methodology šš
Investigating different research paradigms and methodologies in educational research. Reflecting on the choice of methods and their implications for research outcomes.
School Principalship and Educational Leadership š©āš«šØāš¼
Analyzing the role of school principals in shaping the educational environment. Exploring effective leadership strategies for school improvement and student success.
Publication Top Note :
- Demand for private supplementary tutoring: conceptual considerations, and socio-economic patterns in Hong Kong
- Examination-oriented knowledge and value transformation in East Asian cram schools
- Demand intensity, market parameters and policy responses towards demand and supply of private supplementary tutoring in China
- Emergence of demand for private supplementary tutoring in Hong Kong: Argument, indicators and implications
- Scaffolding Supports in Project-based Learning through Knowledge Community (KC): collaborative learning strategies and pedagogical facilitation
- A multi-level social analysis of demand for private supplementary tutoring at secondary level in Hong Kong
- Local knowledge and value transformation in East Asian mass tutorial schools
- A cultural analysis of cram schools in Hong Kong: impact on youth values and implications
- Effects of Peers Interactivity and Self-regulated Learning Strategies on Learning Art Appreciation through Weblog
- Knowledge building in inter-school learning communities: Reflections from a case on project learning in Hong Kong